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- Birth nameMervyn Lee Adelson
- Merv Adelson was born on October 23, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978), Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) and The Choirboys (1977). He was married to Thea Joyce Nesis, Barbara Walters, Gail Melinda Kenaston and Lorraine Kaufman. He died on September 8, 2015 in Canoga Park, California, USA.
- SpousesThea Joyce Nesis(1993 - 2003) (divorced, 2 children)Barbara Walters(May 10, 1986 - August 17, 1992) (divorced)Gail Melinda Kenaston(1978 - 1986) (divorced)Lorraine Kaufman(October 23, 1949 - April 1974) (divorced, 3 children)
- RelativesLenny Adelson(Cousin)
- Third husband of Barbara Walters.
- First cousin of brothers Lenny Adelson and Marvin Adelson (lyricist and film editor, respectively). First wife's name was used along with partner I. Molasky's and executive Lee Rich's last initials, to form the production company name 'Lorimar' (Lori, Molasky, Adelson, and Rich). Sued 'Penthouse' for libel. Son of Nathan Adelson, for whom the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV is named. Recipient of countless awards for humanitarian and charitable efforts.
- Father of producer Gary Adelson and Andrew Adelson.
- Ex-son-in-law of Lou Walters.
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